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Good afternoon. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks. Illinois is basically two different states today. A cold front is dragging its heels across the northern half, dragging some Canadian air back in. Meanwhile, high pressure is building overhead down south. That's creating a wild temperature split you can feel the moment you step outside. In the next 24 hours. Here's the setup. Up north, you're stuck in the gray with temperatures hovering around 33 degrees. It feels raw. but look downstate? Central Illinois is basking in 56 degrees sunshine. That's a 20-degree swing from top to bottom. Let's take a trip through the regions. In Chicagoland, you've got a chilly day on deck. Highs top out near 35 degrees. You might see some snowflakes flying between 11 A.M. and 4 P.M., though nothing really sticks. Winds around 15 miles an hour make it bite a little more. Tonight holds cloudy with a low around 27. and winds gust up to 30 miles an hour. You'll feel that one. Central Illinois is seeing the best of it today. You hit 56 degrees this afternoon. but enjoy it while you can. That warmth vanishes tonight. You'll drop to 26 degrees by morning under clear skies. Northern Illinois remains stuck in the deep freeze. Highs only reach 32 degrees this afternoon. A few snow showers are possible before 3 P.M. Tonight turns bitter with lows near 20. Sunday stays cool as that air settles in. Chicago hits 30. Central Illinois drops to 42. The north rebounds slightly to 34. The pattern wakes up Monday. Rain rolls in Monday night into Tuesday. Then we're watching Wednesday closely. Strong thunderstorms are possible. The rest of the week looks wet and mild. We're gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight every single day now. Spring is definitely creeping in. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks, the state is running two completely different seasons today. A narrow snow band is sliding southeast out of the Dakotas, aimed right at northern Illinois. Where it hits, snowfall rates could spike to an inch per hour. Sounds dramatic. It's. but it's also brief. In the next 24 hours. Near and north of I-90, that snow arrives late morning and pushes through by early afternoon. Rockford to Evanston picks up half an inch to an inch. Closer to the Wisconsin line, maybe a touch more. The good news? Pavement is still holding warmth from yesterday. Most of this sticks to grass, bridges. and overpasses. but that gives you a one to two hour window where elevated surfaces get slippery. Drive accordingly. Now head south of I-80 and it's a different planet. Temperatures climb into the upper 40s. Springfield? Hits 56 degrees by mid afternoon with partly sunny skies. An isolated rain shower is possible around 3 P.M., but most spots stay dry. Meanwhile northern Illinois barely cracks the mid 30s. That's a 20 degrees split across one state. Overnight, lows drop into the mid 20s statewide. Sunday gets interesting. Cold air rolls in off Lake Michigan. Temperatures hold in the 30s everywhere. A lake effect snow band may brush the shore early Sunday morning. Think dusting, nothing more. Sunday night into Monday, a system tracking across Missouri might clip southern Illinois with an inch or two of snow along and south of I-74. Models keep pushing it farther south though. Then. The real plot twist. Tuesday through next weekend, the pattern flips hard. A stalled front sets up shop and waves of rain roll through. Strong thunderstorms are possible Wednesday. Highs climb into the 50s and 60s by late week. Central Illinois could see over 2 inches of rain. February exits. March enters swinging. Charge your phone before you head out today. If that snow band catches you on the tollway, you'll want traffic apps ready. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks, if you stepped outside today and thought you landed in the wrong month. You aren't alone. A deep low pressure system spinning over Canada is pulling a massive ribbon of unseasonably warm air straight into the Midwest. We're talking temperatures that feel more like late April than late February. but here's the catch. That warmth comes with a cost. The air is bone dry. and the wind is howling. In the next 24 hours. That creates a serious problem west of Interstate 55. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 6 P.M. With southwest winds gusting to 35 miles an hour and humidity sitting around 25 percent, any spark in those dormant fields could take off running. Please hold off on any outdoor burning today. Let's look at who's seeing what. Down in the Chicagoland area, you're soaking up 61 degrees under sunny skies. You'll drop to a chilly 32 degrees tonight under mostly clear conditions. Saturday brings a reality check. Highs only hit 36 degrees, with a slight chance of snow after 3 P.M. Central Illinois is the warm spot in the state, hitting a whopping 72 degrees this afternoon. Tonight cools to 33 degrees. Saturday stays pleasant at 58 degrees with mostly sunny skies. but Sunday night brings a change. Snow is likely with 1 to 3 inches possible. Up in Northern Illinois, you reach 64 degrees today. Tonight, you plunge to 26 degrees. Saturday stays cold at 34 degrees with a slight chance of snow after 10 A.M. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Sunday night brings snow potential to central areas. Then a warmer, wetter pattern takes over. Rain becomes likely Tuesday through Thursday, with temperatures rebounding into the 50s and 60s. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every day now. Spring is getting closer. Keep those matches in your pocket today. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks, step outside right now and it feels like a damp sponge. but by this afternoon, you'll want to peel off a layer. In the next 24 hours. We're starting at 31 degrees with dense fog blanketing the Chicago metro and northern Illinois. Visibility is down to a quarter mile in spots, so take it slow on the roads. Watch out for hidden slick patches where the air is still below freezing. That fog burns off by mid-morning. Then the real show begins. Southwest winds ramp up to 20 miles an hour, gusting to 40 this afternoon. Central Illinois, you're heading for a sunny 70 degrees. Chicagoland and the northern suburbs climb into the low 60s. That's a solid 20 degrees above normal for late February. But here's the trade-off. Those gusty winds, the warmth. and the bone-dry air are a dangerous combo. A Red Flag Warning covers Logan and Sangamon counties from noon until 6 P.M. Any spark could take off running, so skip the outdoor burning anywhere in the state today. Tonight, a cold front slams the door on this warmth. We tumble back into the 20s and 30s by Saturday morning. Saturday brings a total reality check. Northern Illinois holds in the low 30s with snow possible. Chicagoland tops out near 36 with flakes flying after noon. Central Illinois stays milder at 56 degrees with just a slight chance of rain. Keep an eye on Sunday night into Monday morning. A system brings snow to much of the state, potentially messing with the Monday morning commute. Looking ahead, the pattern flips completely. After a bone-dry February, we're tracking multiple rounds of rain for Wednesday through Thursday. Temperatures rebound into the 50s and 60s by late week. Spring is getting closer. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day. Charge your phone before you head out. That wind will drain your battery fast. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Illinois Weather Podcast. It's Thursday, February 26th. Folks, that 26 degrees on your thermometer right now? Savor it. Because by tomorrow afternoon, we're talking 60s. Buckle in.. This week is about to get wild. Let's start up north. Northern Illinois is sitting at 18 degrees right now. Wind chills near 13 around 7 A.M., so that morning dog walk stings a little. Partly sunny skies push you toward a high near 42 degrees. Not bad. Chicagoland, you're at 26 under partly cloudy skies. Mostly sunny this afternoon with highs also near 42. Now slide down to Central Illinois. You're warmer at 30 degrees, but there's a catch. A slight chance of freezing drizzle between 14 degrees and 8 A.M. Take it slow on those early roads. Once that clears, mostly sunny skies and a high near 52 degrees. That's ten degrees warmer than the north. Tonight settles into the upper 20s to mid 30s under partly cloudy skies. Quiet. Easy. Friday is the plot twist. Southwest winds crank to 20 miles an hour with gusts near 35. Temperatures vault into the 60s statewide. Central Illinois could touch 68 degrees.. Nearly 30 above normal for late February. Your windows might actually open for the first time since November. But that warmth comes with a warning. Low humidity plus gusty winds means elevated fire danger, especially across west central Illinois. No burning. Period. Now the twist behind the twist. A cold front barrels through Friday night. Saturday cools fast with snow chances developing. By Sunday into Sunday night, a winter storm could bring accumulating snow. Too early for totals, but keep your shovels accessible. Quick bright spot. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Sunrise at 6:31, sunset at 5:38. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. I'll be glued to that weekend storm track tonight. Check back tomorrow for the Friday update. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Illinois Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. Folks, that sunshine today was a liar. A beautiful, blue sky liar. Step outside and that northwest wind bites through every layer you've got. We're at 37 degrees right now, but it feels closer to 27 on your face. Up in northern Illinois, highs only hit 35 degrees today. Sunny? Sure. But gusts near 20 miles an hour make it feel like you're standing in a walk in freezer with the door cracked open. Tonight drops to 18 degrees. By early tomorrow morning, exposed skin feels like 11. Chicagoland, you're splitting the difference. High of 36 degrees with that same breezy northwest flow. Partly cloudy tonight, low around 26 degrees. Not terrible. Not great. Classic February limbo. Now central Illinois.. You won the weather lottery today. Partly sunny, pushing 50 degrees. But don't get too comfortable. Between 8 P.M. and 3 A.M., a sneaky little disturbance rolls through with rain flipping to snow. Up to half an inch possible along the I-74 corridor. Roads could get slick around midnight, so give yourself extra stopping distance if you're out late. Tomorrow, everything dries out. And then.. The plot twist. Friday feels like a completely different season. Northern Illinois touches 60 degrees. Chicago hits 59. Central Illinois pushes 67 degrees. That's nearly 20 above normal for late February. Your windows might actually open for the first time since November. Don't unpack the shorts just yet. A cold front crashes the party Friday night. Weekend highs tumble back into the 30s with snow chances statewide Saturday. Sunday into Monday, another system threatens accumulating snow and possibly ice across central and southern areas. One bright spot to hold onto. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every single day now. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. I'll be tracking that weekend system all night. Charge your phone and check back tomorrow. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Illinois Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. Folks, step outside right now and you'll feel 28 degrees under a gray ceiling. But that ceiling is about to crack open.. And what comes next depends on where you're standing. Up in northern Illinois, sunshine wins the afternoon. High of 32 degrees, but west winds gusting to 15 miles an hour make it feel closer to 15. That's the kind of cold that sneaks through your zipper. Tonight settles to 18 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Slide south into Chicagoland and you'll pick up a few extra degrees. The sun punches through for a high of 36. Winds gust to 20 miles an hour this afternoon, so hold onto your hat near the lakefront. Tonight drops to 26. Now central Illinois.. You're the warm kid in class today. Highs near 48 degrees under partly sunny skies. Enjoy that while it lasts, because between 8 P.M. and 2 A.M., rain transitions to snow. It peaks around midnight. Accumulation stays light, less than half an inch. Low of 29. Looking ahead, Thursday rebounds nicely. Chicagoland hits 43. Central Illinois reaches 49. Northern Illinois climbs to 42. All under mostly sunny skies. Then Friday.. This is the one I keep staring at. Temperatures surge near 60 degrees across much of the state. That's roughly 20 degrees above normal for late February. Your windows might actually open for the first time since November. Don't get too comfortable though. A cold front crashes the party Saturday, dragging snow chances back through the weekend. One more thing worth noting. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Sunrise at 6:33, sunset at 5:36. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. I'll be tracking that Friday warmth and Saturday flip all week. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Illinois Weather Podcast. It's Wednesday, February 25th. That sunshine is lying to you. Don't trust it. Step outside and that west wind slices right through your coat like it's made of tissue paper. Folks, Chicagoland is sitting at 28 degrees right now. You'll climb to 36 by 2 P.M. under sunny skies. Sounds decent until that steady 12 miles an hour west wind keeps your face feeling like the teens. Tonight drops to 26 under partly cloudy skies. Dry all day, dry all night. No drama up north.. Yet. Now slide down to Central Illinois. You're waking up warmer at 30 degrees. And here's where it gets fun. Highs push to 47 by 2 P.M. Almost balmy. But enjoy that warmth while the sun's up.. Because snow sneaks in around 8 P.M. It peaks near midnight, likely dropping less than half an inch before wrapping up by 4 A.M. Lows settle near 28. Northern Illinois is the cold corner this morning. Twenty two degrees. Highs only reach 32 by 2 P.M. Wind gusts hit 15 miles an hour around 4 A.M. tonight. Tomorrow morning at 6 A.M.? Feels like 10 degrees. Lows plunge to 17. That's the kind of cold where your car door handle fights back. Now the week ahead tells a real story. Thursday warms nicely. Low 40s north, pushing near 50 central. Friday is the payoff. Upper 50s to low 60s with sunshine. Soak up every second. Saturday a cold front crashes the party with snow chances, especially northern Illinois. Sunday into Monday stays cold with more snow possible. Quick note. You're gaining almost three minutes of daylight today. Sunrise at 6:33 A.M., sunset at 5:36 P.M. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. Keep that extra layer in the car today. You'll want it by sundown. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!
Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Illinois Weather Podcast for Tuesday, February 24th. Folks — winter is **not done** with us yet. Not even close. If you stepped outside today thinking spring was around the corner, the weather had a different opinion entirely. Here's what's happening across the state right now. Down in the Chicago area, you're dealing with temperatures hovering in the low 20s. And that wind off the lake? **Brutal.** Wind chills are making it feel closer to single digits. Dress warmly if you're heading out for anything tonight. Over in Springfield, you're sitting a touch warmer — mid-20s — but don't let that fool you. It's still the kind of cold that bites the second you walk out the door. Heading south toward Carbondale and the Shawnee region, you've got a few more degrees to work with. Upper 20s, maybe brushing 30. But clouds are thickening up across southern Illinois. And that's setting the stage for what's coming next. **Wednesday's bringing snow.** Not a dusting, not a flurry — we're talking a legitimate winter weather event rolling in from the west. Northern Illinois could see two to four inches by Wednesday evening. The I-80 corridor? You'll want to give yourself extra time for that commute. Central Illinois picks up an inch or two, while southern sections might see a rain-snow mix before it transitions over. Here's your heads-up for the rest of the week. Thursday clears out but stays **frigid** — highs barely cracking 25 statewide. Friday warms slightly into the low 30s. And the weekend? We're watching another system that could bring more precipitation by Sunday. I'll keep you posted on that one. One more thing — if you're a stargazer, step out tonight before the clouds roll in. The crescent moon is gorgeous right now, hanging low in the western sky. Perfect excuse to brave the cold for two minutes. Stay safe on those roads tomorrow morning. Give yourself extra time, slow down. And keep that ice scraper handy. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care, Illinois!
Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Illinois Weather Podcast for Tuesday, February 24th. Folks, if your trash cans just rolled down the driveway.. That was only the preview. Gusts are pushing toward 40 miles an hour by late morning. And here's what matters. We've got elevated fire danger statewide this afternoon. Bone dry conditions, strong winds, low humidity. Any spark takes off running. Skip the outdoor burning today. Seriously. Now let's take a ride through the state. Central Illinois steals the show. You're climbing to 51 degrees around 4 PM. Dry skies all day, all night. But those south southwest winds gust to 21 miles an hour near noon. Step outside at 10 AM and it feels like 21 degrees. That wind has teeth. Slide north into Chicagoland and you'll hit 40 degrees by 4 PM. Steady winds around 18 miles an hour all day. Then rain rolls in between 4 PM and 6 PM. After that.. The bottom drops out. By 7 AM tomorrow you're feeling 14 degrees. That's a 25 degree freefall overnight. Push further into Northern Illinois and things get messy. Mixed precipitation between 3 PM and 5 PM. High of 41 degrees around 4 PM, then plunging to 20 by 7 AM. Tomorrow morning feels like 16 degrees. Your car will hate you. Tonight skies clear statewide and temperatures crash into the 20s. Looking ahead, Wednesday brings sunshine but cold air. Low to mid 30s up north, near 47 degrees central. Wednesday night into Thursday morning, a chance of light snow sneaks in, especially central Illinois. Friday is the payoff. Sunny skies, near 60 degrees in central areas. Then the weekend pulls the rug out. Cooler temps return with snow chances Sunday into Monday. Quick bright spot. You're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight today. Sunrise at 6:35 AM, sunset at 5:35 PM. Charge your phone tonight. Cold mornings drain batteries faster than you think. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!